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Small Agency Conference


The Small Agency Conference was designed to offer quality continuing education, networking opportunities and a regionally recognized trade show.

The conference will benefit all agency staff, including owners, principals, agency managers, producers and CSRs. The Small Agency Conference provides education sessions focused on coverage-based topics, ethics, E&O, etc., which could provide you with up to 10 CE credits.

You'll find networking opportunities, including the Crawfish Feast, Hospitality Crawl, etc. Finally, the main event is a regionally-recognized trade show with over 100 exhibitors and nearly 300 agents in attendance. 

Upcoming Conference

March 19-21, 2025
Holiday Inn, Columbia, MO

2025

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
E&O Loss Control Seminar: Coverage Essentials - Policy Analysis: Reading, Interpreting and Understanding Insurance Contracts
Speaker: Brandi Anderson
Filed / Pending for 3 ethics CE credits in Mo. and Kan.


5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Crawfish Feast


THURSDAY, MARCH 20

7:30 a.m.
Registration Opens


7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast


8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Sunrise Session: E&O, Social Media & The Insurance Agent
Speaker: Angela Kain, CPCU, AINS, CISR
Approved for 1 ethics CE credit in Mo. and Kan.


10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Keynote: Insurance is a Marathon: How to Stay Motivated
Speaker: Matt Jones


11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Book signing


11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Networking Luncheon


12:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions

  • Hard Market or Hard Opportunity?
    Speaker: Scott Howell, CLCS
    Filed / Pending for CE credits in Mo. and Kan.

  • Cyber Security Threats, Tips and Tricks and What to Do if a Breach Happens
    Speaker: JR Chaney
    Approved for 2 general CE credits in Mo. / pending in Kan.

  • Broke as a Joke: Diagnosing & Repairing Busted Commercial Property Coverage
    Speaker: Kevin Amrhein, CBIA, CIC
    Approved for 2 p-c CE credits in Mo. and Kan.


2:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Repeat Afternoon Breakout Sessions


4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Company Reception/Trade Show
Company prize drawings at 7:00 p.m.


8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hospitality Crawl


FRIDAY, MARCH 21

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast


9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Breakout Education Sessions

  • Lead, Motivate & Inspire Others
    Speaker: Angela Kain, CPCU, AINS, CISR

  • Slamming the Back Door Shut - Why Retention & Life Cycle Mean So Much
    Speaker: Scott Howell, CLCS
    Filed / Pending for CE credits in Mo. and Kan.


2025


Full Registration Options

Member

Non-Member
By Feb. 19
After Feb. 19
Full Registration - Electronic book of materials in advance:
Includes education sessions, meals & social functions listed on the conference agenda. Does not include E&O Seminar or Crawfish Feast.

$185

$215

$370

Full Registration - Physical book of materials onsite:
Includes education sessions, meals & social functions listed on the conference agenda. Does not include E&O Seminar or Crawfish Feast.
$195
$225
$380
Spouse Registration: Includes the same as a full registration. Does not include onsite SAC book, E&O Seminar or Crawfish Feast. 
$100
$115
N/A

Exhibitor Registration Options

Exhibitor Registration:
Available to those with exhibit booth ONLY. Includes Thurs. lunch, trade show, and reception with food and beverage.
$115
$135
$230

Exhibit Booth: 
Each individual must purchase a registration option as well.
$600
$700
$960
Optional Items

Member
Non-Member
By Mar. 5
After Mar. 5
Errors & Omissions Seminar (Wed., March 20, Holiday Inn, Columbia):
$90
$110
$180
Crawfish Feast (Wed. March 20, Columbia Knights of Columbus, 5-7:30 PM)
If purchased at door, cost is $45 each. Must be 21 to attend.
$40
$45
Trade Show Only - Retail Agency Members Only
(Thurs., March 21, 4:30-7:30 PM)
$75
N/A
Book_MattJones_LifesAMarathon.pngBooks from Keynote Speaker Matt Jones "Life's a Marathon"

The first 100 members to request a book will receive one free. 
If you would like multiple copies or did not receive a free book, you can email Matt directly at mattspeaks78@gmail.com to purchase a book for $10

Free for the first 100 that request a book.
Otherwise $10		$10

 


Prices subject to change until event details are finalized.


Holiday Inn Executive Center
2200 I-70 Drive SW
Columbia, Missouri 65203
573-445-8531

MAIA has a contracted room rate of $116/night for a guest room as long as reservations are made by February 16, 2025.
After February 16, 2025, the hotel will release all unreserved rooms.


Hotel Booking Link


Hotel cut-off date is February 16, 2025.

Exhibit Booth registration will open for members in early February 2025.

This conference offers companies, vendors and wholesalers three hours of exclusive time in front of Missouri agents in the exhibit hall. There are around 100 exhibitors, including both p-c and l-h insurance companies, wholesalers, technology vendors, etc. 

The booth hours are from 4:30-7:30 PM on Thursday. Company prize drawings begin at 7 PM. Each individual working the booth must be registered; see registration tab for pricing. On average, this conference draws around 300 agents, 70 wholesalers and 230 company reps. These agents come from all-size agencies in both rural and urban areas around Missouri.


Exhibit Hall Map


Partners:


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Barton Mutual Insurance Company